Sharing a meal is an age-old act of bonding and fellowship, and sharing cuisine across borders serves as a way to connect communities and cultures. For this webinar, we will feature two world-class chefs and restaurateurs who will share what inspired them to a life of building and bridging communities through culinary exchange across […]
This is part of JASDFW's Japan-in-a-Suitcase educational programming. All ages are welcome to join. Eating healthy is an important part of your life. It makes you feel great, gives you more energy, improves your health, and boosts your mood. What you eat affects your future self. Japanese food (washoku) is […]
There have been many recent scenarios about how COVID-19 might play out in the coming months. However, the larger question is how to make strategic decisions and take the necessary actions to address the pandemic. To help us find answers, the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is pleased to welcome two Japan-based specialists, who will share […]
JASDFW's annual Sake Tasting program goes virtual - this is a rare opportunity for everyone from beginners to seasoned sommeliers. Pick up your sake flight and bento box from one of the following Japanese restaurants, and join the event from the comfort of your home. Restaurant Options - pick up time to be […]
Hanaiku (花育) is Japanese education for kids to foster a sense of beauty and appreciation of life through experiences with plants and flowers. All you need are your favorite flowers, empty plastic bottles, and scissors! Motoko Ishihara, Japanese Culture Consultant at Motoko Japan LLC, will teach us the beauty of flowers and show us […]
The Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants play at the Tokyo Dome on June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Co-presented by Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and Japan Society (New York) Baseball plays a significant societal role in Japan and the United States, acting as both a respite from daily challenges and a source of unity […]
Natsuo and Natsuko are visiting their grandparents. Let's take a look how they spend a day, and learn some Japanese summer traditions from them. You will explore Radio taiso (Japanese calisthenics), Ohaka mairi (visiting family grave), Japanese special summer foods, a Japanese summer festival and more! We will also demonstrate a couple of special […]
(Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) Co-presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and the Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia at SMU's Tower Center for Policy Policy and International Studies. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected billions across the globe and has forced governments to act rapidly in order to ensure public […]
Tea has been an essential part of life in Japan for centuries. More recently, a symbol of health and wellness, for its antioxidants & immune boosting properties. It has been the centerpiece of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, called cha-no-you (茶の湯) or chadō (茶道), the artfully choreographed ritual of preparing and serving finely ground green tea […]
This program is co-presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and the Japan-America Society of Georgia Since the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic air travel has slumped, international passenger traffic has decreased by 95% in some markets, and losses amount in the billions of dollars. As the airline industry grapples with uncertain […]
